Los Altos, CA
Full City Profile · California · San Mateo County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
30,736
Population
4,700/sq mi density
$250,001
Median Income
$142,907 per capita
$2,000,001
Home Value
$4,530,964 Zillow
$3,501
Median Rent
22.8% income on rent
60°F
Avg Temperature
71
Violent Crime/100K
1,215 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$250,001 median income, 4.4% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.1 / 5.0
$2,000,001 home value, $3,501/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
71 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
87.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
30,736
Census 2023
Population Density
4,700
per square mile
Land Area
6.5
square miles (16.8 km²)
Median Age
46.0 yrs
18% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
50.0%
Male
50.0%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 51.8% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 1% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 5.5% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 37.5% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 4.2% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
51.8%
Black
1%
Hispanic
5.5%
Asian
37.5%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 62.8% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 34.3% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 2.9% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
62.8%
Spanish
34.3%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
34.6%
Veterans
2.6%
57% below US avg (6%)
Disability
7.2%
45% below US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
98.6%
8% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
1.4%
84% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.493
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 30,736 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 4,700 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 6.5 sq mi |
| Median Age | 46.0 years |
Gender
| Male | 50.0% |
| Female | 50.0% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 51.8% |
| Black or African American | 1.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5.5% |
| Asian | 37.5% |
Language
| English Only | 62.8% |
| Spanish | 34.3% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 34.6% |
| Veterans | 2.6% |
| Disability | 7.2% |
| Health Insurance | 98.6% |
| Uninsured | 1.4% |
| Broadband Access | 98.0% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.493 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 1, Metro / 1 million+ |